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SNW 76R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,381 mi
Last recorded51,381 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNW 76R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 51,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,764 miles

nearside front floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,244 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 49,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,356 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,617 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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SNW 76R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNW 76R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNW 76R?

You can check the full history of SNW 76R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SNW 76R registered?

SNW 76R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1976.

Is SNW 76R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNW 76R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNW 76R have outstanding finance?

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